Be active
Exercise is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. It relieves tension and stress, boosts physical and mental energy, and enhances wellbeing through the release of endorphins. Anything that gets you moving can help.
Why?
Releases 'feel good' checmicals that boosts your mood
Reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress
Improves your quality of sleep
Improves overall physical wellbeing
When?
Daily
Get off the bus a stop early and walk the rest of the way
Take the stairs and not the escalator in MTR stations
Go for a short walk after a meal
Walking for your mental health
Staying active does not mean that you have to constantly be sweating profusely and feel your heart thumping in your chest - you could just go for a walk.
Research has shown that walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day can:
Improve psychological wellbeing
Increase focus, mood, and memory
Decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress
Reduce feelings of social isolation and loneliness
Improve physical health - cardiovascular health, muscles, bones, and immune system function
Prevent and manage common health problems
